oral and topical meds Flashcards

1
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what are some indications of use for aspirin

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pain, inflammation, fever, prevention of MI or stroke

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2
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what dose of aspirin is used to prvent MI or TIA

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81mg/day

baby aspirin

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3
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what are known symptoms of toxicity with aspirin

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-tnnitus
-hyperventilation
-confusion
-lethargy
-agitation
-sweating
-diarrhea

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4
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what are some side effects of aspirin

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-Gi irritation and bleeding
-increased risk of bleeding
-nausea, diarrhea
-more srious includes anaphylaxis

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5
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if aspirin is enterically coated, what would you not do?

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crush or chew

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6
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what is included in the pre administration assessment for digoxin

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-apical pulse
-obtain basline HR, BP, and electrolyte levels, obtain EKG

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what are the signs and symptoms of toxicity with digoxin

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-bradycardia
-vision changes
-anorexia, N/V

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what pre administration assessment stuff is important when giving furosemide

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-BP
-electrolytes (specifically K+)
-excess fluid
-crackles in lungs, dyspnea, cyanosis, low SPO2

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9
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what should you monitor when giving furosemide

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-electrolytes
-fluid status
-I+O
-daily weights
-falls, orthostatic hypotension

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10
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what is a person at risk for when taking furosemide

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falls

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11
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what are three things to know about metformin

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-reinforce lifestyle changes required for new diabetics
-monitor glucose and HgbA1C to determine improvement of blood sugar
-IV contrast can lead to renal failure if the patient is also taking metformin

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what are two things to know about metoprolol

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-can be used to decrease HR and BP
-know pre admin HR and BP

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13
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what should you monitor when giving warfarin

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monitor INR level (therapeutic range is usually 2-3)

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14
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what is the antidote for warfarin

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vitamin K

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15
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what is somebody at increased risk of when taking warfarin

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bleeding

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16
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what are some indications of use of furosemide

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-acute pulmonary edema
-edema
-HTN

17
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what are some indications of use of metoprolol

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-HTN
-prevention of MI and decreased mortality in pts with recent MI
-management of stable symptomatic heart failure

18
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what are some indications of the use of warfarin

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-PE
-DVT
-MI
-prosthetic heart valve
-chronic atrial fibrillation (doesnt cure but can help symptoms)

19
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what is metformin used for

A

management of type 2 diabetes